ULI HINES

STUDENT
COMPETITION
EUROPE 2024
 Hines and the Urban Land Institute (ULI)
have launched the ULI Hines student
competition Europe 2024.

Who Can Apply

The competition is open to teams of university and business school students
from any European educational institution.

Multidisciplinary teams of four will engage in a challenging exercise in responsible land use
which tests their understanding of the core elements of real estate:

Financial modelling Design and architecture

Planning and development Investment

Social and environmental issues

If you are struggling to form a team, please email Europe.events@uli.org and we can
introduce you to other students to form an intercollegiate team.

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 Benefits of applying
All participants will benefit from career-enhancing experiences, connections, and mentoring
from senior professionals, while putting their skills to the test!

“This competition continues to provide a high quality platform

for those starting out in the industry to develop their real estate
expertise, and delivers a springboard for students
to propel their careers.”
Lars Huber, CEO, Hines Europe

Hear from previous winners:

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 How the Competition Works
STAGE 1:
Film and submit application video by
STAGE 3:
FRIDAY 1st MARCH 2024.
Finalists attend the in-person
competition event.

Monday 15th April 2024 at Grainhouse.

Expert panel review applications and
determine finalist teams. All finalists will be provided subsidised
travel and two nights complimentary
ULI to notify teams of
accommodation to attend the event.
status Mid-March 2024.
Guest speakers, mentoring, presentations
to the jury and judging process will all take
place face to face.
STAGE 2: A structured agenda for the day
Teams invited to attend an evening networking will be published in advance of the
reception at Hines World-Class European competition final.
Headquarters, Grainhouse, Located in Covent
Garden, London, 14th April 2024.

The 2024 winning team members will all receive:

A fast-track to the Hines internship programme.

Free one-year ULI membership offering access to research, events, education,

and a global network of real estate professionals.

A guided tour of a live development project and participation in project meetings in

Hines European offices (as travel restrictions allow).

Free pass to ULI Europe Conference on June 10-13, 2024, in Milan

(conference ticket only).

For details or to request a discussion or presentation visit

www.europe.uli.org/StudentCompetition24 or email Europe.events@uli.org

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 How to Apply
Visit the Website:
Go to www.europe.uli.org/StudentCompetition24.

Provide Essential Information:

Team Members: Names and Contact Details, CVs and Degree Program Info
10-Minute Video: Uploaded directly to the submission system

Create a Compelling Video:

Segment 1 (2 minutes):
• Introduce yourselves, backgrounds, and reasons for applying.
• Share your goals and expectations.

Segment 2 (4 minutes):
• Choose an inspiring building or development globally.
• Explain why it’s exemplary, focusing on urban design,
development, and community impact.

Segment 3 (3 minutes):
• Propose an idea for repurposing or adaptive reuse of
another building.
• Briefly explain the current building type and the new use(s).
• Describe the community benefits, environmental and social
impacts.
• Outline investment principles ensuring project viability.

Segment 4 (1 minute):
• Share any simple ideas to enhance student accommodation.

We offer a short virtual presentation for your university/

business school to introduce the competition and address any
questions. Contact us to schedule: Europe.events@uli.org

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 The deadline for
submitting your
application is
Friday 1st March 2024.

Get in touch to learn more:

europe.events@ULI.org

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 About us
The Urban Land Institute is a global, member-driven
organisation comprising more than 48,000 real estate
and urban development professionals dedicated to
advancing the Institute’s mission of providing leadership
in the responsible use of land and in creating and
sustaining thriving communities worldwide.
ULI’s interdisciplinary membership represents all aspects
of the industry, including developers, property owners,
investors, architects, urban planners, public officials,
real estate brokers, appraisers, attorneys, engineers,
financiers, and academics.
Established in 1936, the Institute has a presence in
the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions, with
members in 81 countries.
ULI has been active in Europe since the early 1990s and
today we have more than4,000 members and 14 National
Councils.
The extraordinary impact that ULI makes on land use
decision making is based on its members sharing
expertise on a variety of factors affecting the built
environment, including urbanisation, demographic and
population changes, new economic drivers, technology
advancements, and environmental concerns. Drawing
on the work of its members, the Institute recognises and
shares best practices in urban design and development
for the benefit of communities around the globe
Visit europe.uli.org for more information.
Hines is a global real estate investment, development
and property manager. The firm was founded by Gerald
D. Hines in 1957 and now operates in 28 countries. We
manage a $92.3B portfolio of high-performing assets
across residential, logistics, retail, office, and mixed-use
strategies. Our local teams serve 634 properties totaling
over 225 million square feet globally. We are committed
to a net zero carbon target by 2040 without buying
offsets.
Since entering Europe in 1991, Hines has grown its
European platform to include offices in 17 cities as
well as a presence in 79 cities in 14 countries. Hines
oversees investament assets under management valued
at approximately €25.3 billion and provides third-party
property-level services totaling 4.7 million square meters
in Europe, in Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands,
Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom.
To learn more about Hines, visit www.hines.com and
follow @Hines on social media.
*Includes both the global Hines organization as well as
RIA AUM as of June 30, 2022.